The first day passed, and the storm was not so bad. Tuesday we stayed. And Wednesday we swam our way to the interstate.

I'm sure (the Hayats) are disappointed, ... They really wanted their day in court to clear their name.

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, when soldiers returned home from battle, the women laid palms down on the ground to comfort their feet.

It was pitch black out there so I got the family together and said a prayer, ... We decided to leave in the morning. When daylight comes we'll find a way. (The next day) we sent two guys out to find a pathway to the interstate. The ones who couldn't swim we put on a door. We had to jump a fence. It was horrible, mister.

Luckily one of us came to our senses.

We were well prepared for the storm,